NAFA Chicago Chapter Announces Spring Workshops

OAK BROOK, IL – Chicago NAFA Chapter will hold its Spring Workshop on Tues., Apr. 15 at the McDonald HQ/Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Ill. Corporate, government, pharmaceutical, and truck fleets will discuss safety, including experts Dan Shive of LeasePlan, Phil Fitzgerald of ARI, Suzanne Benzion of PHH, and Vince Sommer of Wheels.

IARA Hires New Exec to Focus on Member Value

Lauren Baker worked in leadership and client roles with PHH and Element Fleet Management.

Spotlight on Key Fleet Remarketing Leaders: Past and Present

Vehicle remarketing has come a long way since J.D. Rawls held his first auction in 1938. As these 23 leaders show, the industry continues to grow and evolve.

Donlen Names Lewis VP of Equipment Leasing

NORTHBROOK, IL - Mike Lewis has been named vice president and general manager, Equipment Leasing for Donlen Corp. Prior to Donlen, he held positions at PHH First Fleet, First Fleet Corp., and The CIT Group.

Avis Group Names Lawrence Kinder Senior VP/CIO

Fleets Beta Test New Telematics-Powered Service

Several fleets are testing a new telematics-powered service called PHH Onboard. The service seeks to help fleets increase productivity of the driver and vehicle, improve risk management, and enhance vehicle performance.

Tom Lauer Retired from BMW of North America

Lauer worked in the fleet industry for more than 30 years.

Wright Express Corporate Purchasing Card Goes Live

Industry Legends Join Fleet Hall of Fame

Nine new honorees were inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame at the recent Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association annual conference. Collectively, their fleet experience totals more than 310 years.